Ridge Junior Primary School
KwaZulu-Natal · Umgungundlovu
About Ridge Junior Primary School
Registered under EMIS 500255707, Ridge Junior Primary School serves as a public primary school in Scottsville, KwaZulu-Natal. The 2025 academic year saw 757 enrolled learners instructed by 39 educators, resulting in a ratio of 19:1.
Governance & Funding
Quintile Classification
Ridge Junior Primary School is classified as a Q5 school, which means it serves the least impoverished communities and receives the smallest government subsidy per learner.
Fee Status
Ridge Junior Primary School is a fee-charging school. Prospective parents should contact the school directly for information regarding the current fee structure and any available bursaries or payment plans.
Section 21 Status
Ridge Junior Primary School operates under Section 20 of the South African Schools Act, meaning the provincial education department manages the school's budget centrally.
Enrollment & Staffing
For the 2025 academic year, Ridge Junior Primary School reported a total enrollment of 757 learners with a teaching staff of 39 educators. This translates to a learner-to-educator ratio of 19:1, enabling relatively small class sizes and individualized attention.
Source: Department of Basic Education Annual Snap Survey (2025). Learner and educator counts are as reported by the institution.
Location
Ridge Junior Primary School is situated in Scottsville, within the KwaZulu-Natal province. The school falls under the Umgungundlovu education district, specifically within the Pmb Central circuit.
Administratively, the school is located in the Umgungundlovu, under the The Msunduzi Local Municipality local municipality. The area is classified as urban.
The school's physical address is: 93 Ridge Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201. For postal correspondence, use: Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201.
Curriculum & Academics
Ridge Junior Primary School is classified as an ordinary school school offering a primary subjects curriculum within the primary school phase of basic education.
History & Background
Ridge Junior Primary School was historically administered under the Kwazulu Natal Education Department education department. Today, the school operates as a non-discriminatory public institution under the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education.
Facilities & Infrastructure
The school's land is owned by govt and the school buildings are owned by govt.
Admissions
Prospective parents and guardians seeking enrollment for learners at Ridge Junior Primary School are advised to contact the school directly for the most current information regarding:
- Grade intake availability for the upcoming academic year
- Transfer and mid-year admission procedures
- School fee structure and payment options
- School uniform requirements and code of conduct
- Open day events and registration periods
Address & Contact Details
Address
93 Ridge Road, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Postal
Post Office, Pietermaritzburg, 3201
Phone
+27 33 386 2215Enrollment (2025)
Learner:Educator Ratio
Below national average — favourable
Quick Info
EMIS Number
500255707
Department of Basic Education
Data source: The information on this page is sourced from the Department of Basic Education's EMIS (Education Management Information System) annual Snap Survey (2025). While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, some fields may contain incomplete data where information was not provided by the institution during the survey period. Contact details are as reported by the school. We recommend verifying important information directly with the school before making decisions based on this data.